Whether you're picking out a tree for your landscape or making a list for this season's to-dos, we have your tree care questions answered.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
April 5, 2022
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
Soil Care & Mulching
Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees
April 25, 2022
If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!
Plant Health Care
Is My Tree Dying Or Dead? Here’s How To Tell & What You Can Do
September 14, 2022
It’s important to know the difference between a dead and declining tree. Follow these steps on how to identify if a tree is dead, if a tree is dying and how to save a dying tree.
Tree Selection Guide
The Best Trees For Blocking Wind & Act As A Windbreak
October 3, 2022
Discover the best windbreak trees in zones 5 through zone 9. Then, learn proper spacing for windbreak trees and how to plant trees for energy efficiency.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree?
September 5, 2024
Learn how to identify a beech tree by discovering the unique characteristics of beech tree bark and leaves. Understand the benefits of having a beech tree in your yard and get tips on beech tree care and how to manage potential threats like beech leaf disease.
Plant Health Care
The 5 Commandments Of Spring Cleaning Your Landscape
April 9, 2021
Safeguarding your landscape investment means seasonally tending to your trees. And spring is a great time to take a good look at how the trees in your landscape are faring and review the important steps to ensure their good health throughout the year.
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
July 15, 2021
Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.
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